Acceleration loud noise

GONZO278

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2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
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110,400 MILES

There is a pretty solid clank coming from the center/front end of the car. After accelerating and braking. Lifted the car and replaced the lower motor mount. Cannot seem to find anything loose.

Sunday, April 1st, 2018 AT 12:42 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon.

Did you check the axle shafts for any play? Outer CV joints are very common for this type of noise.

Does the noise change pitch when turning the wheel left or right?

Roy

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Sunday, April 1st, 2018 AT 1:12 PM

GONZO278

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The pitch never changes, it is just a solid loud sound with acceleration and braking. There is no change in turning left or right.

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Sunday, April 1st, 2018 AT 3:21 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay, it may be a motor mount. The engine may be jumping up and down. Check the mounts for any torn or broken rubber.

Roy

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Sunday, April 1st, 2018 AT 3:38 PM

GONZO278

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I am not sure if you can hear the video. Thank you for your help! I appreciate it!

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Sunday, April 1st, 2018 AT 7:07 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Yes, sounds like a motor mount. It sounds like the engine is jumping up and down.

I suggest you take it to a shop and let them listen to it. That will confirm. They can also tell you which mount. Let me know what they say and if you want to replace it yourself, I can source it and give you the procedure.

Roy